The Best JIRA AlternativesTop Project Management & Team Collaboration Tools like JIRA

JIRA is described as 'Centralized platform to plan tasks, align with goals, visualize workflows, and get insights through real-time data, enhancing team collaboration' and is a very popular project management tool in the development category. There are more than 100 alternatives to JIRA for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, SaaS, Windows, Mac and Android apps. The best JIRA alternative is Redmine, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like JIRA are GitLab, Taiga.io, Trello and AFFiNE.

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JIRA alternatives are mainly Project Management Tools, but if you're looking for Task Management Tools or Team Collaboration Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Self-Hosted, Self-Hosted + Open Source, Free and Self-Hosted + Free. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to JIRA.
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  1. ClickUp icon
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    All-in-one system integrates project, task, and time management with customizable modular dashboards, collaborative image annotation, multiple task views, and granular workflow customization for teams of any size or industry, streamlining complex to simple projects.

    164 ClickUp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
  2. Redmine icon
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    Redmine is a flexible project management web application. Written using Ruby on Rails framework, it is cross-platform and cross-database.

    255 Redmine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • Self-Hosted
    • MariaDB
    • Ruby
    • Microsoft SQL Server
    • Cloudron
    • Ruby on Rails
    • PostgreSQL
     
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    Comments about Redmine as an Alternative to JIRA
    Top Positive Comment
    Leonardo Colman
    1

    Has everything jira has and is easy to self host and manage

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    2

    Redmine is an old school issues tracker. Jira is a project management tool.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    dnotonetg
    Positive
    0

    Redmine is free, open source, flexible, and has all the features I would want from JIRA with a much better interface.

    Great project management system.

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    • Most users think Redmine is a great JIRA alternative.

    • Redmine is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to JIRA.

    • Redmine is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to JIRA.

    • Redmine is Free and Open SourceJIRA is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Redmine is Privacy focused and LightweightJIRA is not according to our users
  3. GitLab icon
     741 likes
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    Provides a robust platform for on-premise or hosted Git repository management, integrating seamlessly with various dev tools, facilitating efficient workflow through offerings like issue tracking, code reviews, continuous integration, CI/CD pipelines, and option for unlimited private repositories.

    110 GitLab alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Ruby
    • Cloudron
     
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    Comments about GitLab as an Alternative to JIRA
    Top Positive Comment
    FelschR
    1

    GitLab comes with some great project management tooling. Sure, it's not as powerful as JIRA's, but it isn't totally bare-bones either. Some of the supported features are: Issues, Boards, Requirements, Epics, Milestones, Roadmaps, Burndown Charts, Time Tracking

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    1

    Gitlab manages code, Jira projects/todos

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    kjcain
    Positive
    0

    as of 2023, gitlab has parity with most of the commonly used features of jira, however, a few of the features are only available in the more premium offerings, and even when you have the more premium features i think some of the more management-oriented people are still a little turned off by developer first interface gitlab provides and don't look much further than the readme.

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    • This alternative is disputed. GitLab is a legitimate JIRA alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • GitLab is the most popular Linux alternative to JIRA.

    • GitLab is Freemium and Open SourceJIRA is Freemium and Proprietary
    • GitLab is Security-focusedJIRA is not according to our users
  4. Taiga.io icon
     300 likes
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    Taiga is the easy and intuitive yet powerful agile project management tool for multi-functional teams. Taiga has a best in class Sprint task board, and you can seamlessly migrate to Kanban if needed.

    224 Taiga.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Django
    • Angular
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
     
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    Comments about Taiga.io as an Alternative to JIRA
    Guest
    Negative
    4

    No time tracking. No time format for custom fields. No statistic and analyzing features.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    cryoff
    Positive
    1

    Simple interface, embedded knowledge base, easy basic configuration

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    • Most users think Taiga.io is a great JIRA alternative.

    • Taiga.io is the most popular SaaS alternative to JIRA.

    • Taiga.io is Freemium and Open SourceJIRA is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. Trello icon
     1235 likes
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    Organize and visualize tasks with Trello's boards, lists, and cards. Customize workflows for projects, streamline team collaboration, and integrate tasks seamlessly without starting from scratch. Suitable for meetings, onboarding, and brainstorming with proven playbooks.

    151 Trello alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    Comments about Trello as an Alternative to JIRA
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    -4

    Free and almost the same than JIRA !

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    29

    trello does not have the features to manage workflow in nearly the same capacity. It's fine for small projects and teams, but I can't see who's working on what, what the status of a task or story is, view burn down charts or any of the other functionality I would want for a large-scale project.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
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    10

    Trello is a todo list app not an issue tracker

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    • Some users think Trello is a great JIRA alternative, some don't.

    • Trello is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to JIRA.

    • Trello is Freemium and ProprietaryJIRA is also Freemium and Proprietary
  6. AFFiNE icon
     106 likes
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    Open-source, privacy-focused workspace combining note-taking, project and task management, Kanban board, interactive whiteboard, Pomodoro timer, Markdown support, offline access, real-time team collaboration with @mentions, goal tracking, subtasks, and customizable features.

    131 AFFiNE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
     
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    Comments about AFFiNE as an Alternative to JIRA
    Djangounet
    Negative
    1

    Affine is more like notion...

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    • AFFiNE is Freemium and Open SourceJIRA is Freemium and Proprietary
    • AFFiNE is Privacy focused and LightweightJIRA is not according to our users
  7. Asana icon
     496 likes
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    Asana is a work management platform that helps teams stay organized by capturing tasks and reminders, supporting online/offline modes, and offering mobile access for continuous project tracking, with features for task assignments, notifications, and team conversations.

    138 Asana alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    Comments about Asana as an Alternative to JIRA
    Roger Cao
    Positive
    0

    Lightweight and easy to get started. Also run and founded by a Facebook founder.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Stephen Barrow
    Positive
    0

    Might be a matter of personal preference but I find it a lot more intuitive. The UI is beautiful and very easy to understand.

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    • Some users think Asana is a great JIRA alternative, some don't.

    • Asana is Freemium and ProprietaryJIRA is also Freemium and Proprietary
  8. OpenProject icon
     122 likes
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    Open source software that enhances team collaboration and productivity through features like Gantt charts, issue tracking, Scrum support, and document management. Supports classic, agile, or hybrid management styles while ensuring robust data protection and flexible task assignment.

    201 OpenProject alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
     
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    Comments about OpenProject as an Alternative to JIRA
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Out of the list of alternatives, it matches quite a few criteria:

    • Free, selfhostable
    • Docker install is a single image with very little configuration needed
    • Feature rich
    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    JIRA Icon
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    • Most users think OpenProject is a great JIRA alternative.

    • OpenProject is Freemium and Open SourceJIRA is Freemium and Proprietary
  9. Airtable icon
     150 likes
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    Powerful tool merging database and project management. Offers intuitive interface with grids, calendars, Kanban, templates, and real-time collaboration. Integrates with Slack, Google Drive, Salesforce; automates tasks; adapts for diverse workflows.

    61 Airtable alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  10. Quire icon
     213 likes
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    An award-winning cloud-based Project Management software aims to help collaborative teams organize and manage from small enterprise projects to large-scale initiatives.

    440 Quire alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
     
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  11. ClickUp icon
     98 likes
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    All-in-one system integrates project, task, and time management with customizable modular dashboards, collaborative image annotation, multiple task views, and granular workflow customization for teams of any size or industry, streamlining complex to simple projects.

    164 ClickUp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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